Teens, Screens, and Social Connection: An Evidence-Based Guide to Key Problems and Solutions
Intro -- Introduction -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- 1: Diapers and Devices: The Effect of Screen Time on Early Childhood Psychological Development and Behavior -- Introduction -- Epidemiological Review: Trends in Prevalence and Extent of Media Use Among Young Children -- Research on Cognitive and Psychological Development in Young Children -- Research on Screen-Time Effect on Language Development -- Screen-time Effect on Sleep -- Limitations on Studies -- Clinical Considerations -- Impact of Parental Screen Time -- Benefits of Screen Time and Technology -- Recommendations -- References -- 2: Social Media and Screen Time in the Clinical Interview: What to Ask and What It Means? -- Introduction -- Screening Strategies -- Screen Time: The Overarching Areas of Emphasis and Interests are When, Where, and How Much? -- Social Media Applications -- Reasons for Teenage Use of Social Media -- Gender Differences and Social Media -- Detrimental Effects of Social Media -- Signs of Youth at Risk -- Screening -- Confidentiality and Specific Considerations -- Conclusion -- References -- 3: Introduction to the Virtual World: Pros and Cons of Social Media -- Introduction -- Benefits of Social Media -- Communication and Social Connection -- Seeking, Receiving, and Providing Social Support -- Exploring Identity, Creativity, and Interests -- Educational Applications -- Access to Health Resources -- Risks of Social Media -- Cyberbullying and Harassment -- Encountering Triggering Content -- Encouraging High Risk Behaviors -- Negative Effects of Social Media Communication -- Sexting -- Privacy Concerns and The Digital Footprint -- Social Media and Comparison -- Social Comparison Theory and Social Comparisons on Social Media -- Attribution Theory -- Opportunities for Therapy -- Education.